About this project

Camp Carathir is a destination camp for all ages. We hope to create a cooperative and self-sustaining community reminiscent of a fantasy medieval village. Life at camp will be similar to a Renaissance Faire or live action role-playing (LARP) event. While open to families it will cater to a more mature crowd.
Guests take active roles in camp, becoming unique characters of their own while practicing professions, protecting the camp from brigands, and participating closely in daily camp life.
We will pride ourselves on an extremely high level of authenticity and provide days and nights packed with adventures and activities. Whether you're interested in combat, in professions, in exploration and missions, or just looking for a laid back simple lifestyle free of modern technology, this will be a destination retreat like none other!

Greetings backer!

Thanks for looking up Camp Carathir here on Kickstarter. We're really excited with the prospects of this great new service! My name's Geoffrey and I'm the evil genius behind Camp Carathir. I've got great support already, mostly friends and family, but what will really turn this concept into reality is you! I need help from the great backers on Kickstarter!

Camp for 2011 will have a reasonable registration cost that our guests will pay to attend. This fee will be enough to cover the insurance, our skilled artisans, lodging and facility rental, and the wonderful food for the week-long camp sessions.
The camp can sustain itself once it's in full-swing, but we first need some capital investment to get this whole thing started! So what we're trying to do here on Kickstarter is raise the initial capital to do three things:
1. Begin to acquire and stockpile gear, clothing, equipment, and material goods.
2. Pay the security deposits, insurance, and other costs required long before the first campers can register.
3. Advertise, market, and get our Camp onto people's radar for 2011.

How will we thank you, our backers:

* At any tier, we'll thank you (or an entity of your choice) personally on our website and printed materials.
* At any tier, the dollar value of your pledge will become a discount towards a future camp session registration.
* For $10 or more we'll send you cool things: signed parchments, hand-minted coins and tokens, embroidered patches, arrow shafts, throwing axes, etc.
* For $250 or more we'll permanently name a building, landmark or character after you (or an entity of your choosing) in the Camp's fictional universe. This name will endure through all camp sessions and appear on maps, history books, our website and printed materials, and many other places.

What type of people are interested in Camp Carathir?

* Fantasy fiction readers: Tolkien, Forgotten Realms, Harry Potter, CS Lewis, you name it!
* Historical re-enactors and cosplayers
* Actors and drama performers
* Renaissance Faire patrons, participants and enthusiasts
* Gamers: video game enthusiasts; especially those who enjoy the RPG genre
* Tabletop and CCG gamers: Magic:The Gathering, Dungeons&Dragons, etc.
* Musicians and artists
* Craftsmen and artists wanting to learn trades like blacksmithing, beekeeping, etc.
* Experienced LARPers and role-players
* History buffs, sociologists, and teachers
* Just about anyone who needs a break from technology and the bustle of modern life!

Additional Notes

For the 'naming' of the various characters and locations, we do have some rules. The names must be topical and not 'out-of-character'. For example, we won't name our barmaid "Miss Lolcat" or have a "Rick Astley Cabin". We're happy to name things after you or a name of your choice, but it must be a appropriate. That's all. Thanks :)

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